Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Margaret Duncan, Zara Healy, Ruth FidlerSeries:Jkp EssentialsPublish date:2011-09-15Pages:208
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Jessica Kingsley PublishersISBN-13:9781849050746ISBN-10:1849050740UPC:9781849050746Book Category:Education, MedicalBook Subcategory:Special Education, PediatricsSize:9.70 x 6.75 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.79Product ID:SCRY98R2PP
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control.
This straightforward guide is written collaboratively by professionals and parents to give a complete overview of PDA. Starting with an exploration into the syndrome, it goes on to answer the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, and uses case examples throughout to illustrate the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life. Early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers. New problems faced in the teenage years and how to assist a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood are also tackled. The book concludes with a valuable resources list. Full of helpful guidance and support, this user-friendly introductory handbook is essential reading for families, carers and anyone who knows a child with PDA.Languages:EnglishPublisher:Jessica Kingsley PublishersISBN-13:9781849050746ISBN-10:1849050740UPC:9781849050746Book Category:Education, MedicalBook Subcategory:Special Education, PediatricsSize:9.70 x 6.75 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.79Product ID:SCRY98R2PP
Phil Christie is Director of Sutherland House Children's Services, run by autism charity NORSACA (www.norsaca.org.uk), and leads a team of Consultant Child Psychologists at the Elizabeth Newson Centre. The centre carries out training and research activities and has particular expertise in PDA. He is also Associate Editor of 'Good Autism Practice', and became Chair of the Advisory Council of the Autism Education Trust in 2009. Margaret Duncan is a GP and is a parent to a child with PDA. She coordinates the PDA Contact Group (part of Contact-A-Family), an internet based group providing information and support for parents and professionals. Ruth Fidler is Assistant Head Teacher at Sutherland House School run by the autism charity NORSACA. She works throughout the school (aged 3-19) developing whole school approaches to working interactively with children across the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on social and emotional well being. Zara Healy is a parent of a child with PDA. She trained as a journalist and worked for the BBC for nearly a decade as a radio and television reporter.
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